The AAP MP Sanjay Singh said on 30 September 2026 that the party will not attend the opposition meeting on Election Commission (EC) issues because AAP is no longer part of the INDIA bloc. Singh reiterated AAP’s support for the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and its fight against perceived shortcomings of the EC.
Key Developments
- AAP officially exited the INDIA bloc on 18 July 2025.
- Singh rejected any invitation to the meeting convened to discuss the Special Intensive Revision irregularities.
- He claimed that 27 lakh voters in West Bengal have been denied voting rights and that 13.37 crore names have been deleted from electoral rolls nationwide.
- According to Singh, 93% of the 1.26 lakh cases heard so far were found eligible, but the remaining process could take up to 12 years.
- Singh accused recent changes to Form 6 of being illegal and unconstitutional.
- He appealed for broader support for a planned CJP protest on EC issues.
Important Facts
The meeting that Singh declined to attend includes senior leaders such as Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and representatives from parties like SP, CPI, CPI(M), NCP, and Shiv Sena (UBT). The gathering aims to formulate a joint agitation over alleged EC irregularities, especially concerning the electoral roll revisions.
Exam Relevance
Understanding the dynamics of opposition coalitions, the role of the CEC, and the procedural aspects of the SIR are essential for GS 2 (Polity) questions on electoral reforms, federalism, and party politics. The figures quoted (e.g., 27 lakh voters denied, 13.37 crore deletions) illustrate challenges in maintaining a credible electoral roll, a frequent topic in UPSC essay and answer‑writing.
Way Forward
For aspirants, monitor the legal challenges to the Form 6 amendments and any parliamentary debate on the impeachment of the CEC. Track the outcomes of the upcoming CJP protest and the broader opposition strategy, as these will shape future electoral policy and governance reforms in India.